Easy Quick Delicious No Mayonnaise Chicken Salad
Light, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful, this Easy Quick Delicious No Mayonnaise Chicken Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic favorite—all without the heaviness of mayo! Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt, a hint of Dijon mustard, and zesty fresh lemon juice, this wholesome chicken salad is perfectly balanced with the crunch of celery and pecans (or walnuts), the sweetness of dried cranberries, and the savory kick of red onion. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick lunch or meal prep. Serve it as a sandwich filling, wrap, or atop crisp greens for a healthy, satisfying meal that bursts with texture and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks Celery (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Pecans or walnuts (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast to the bowl.
Mix in the finely chopped celery, red onion, dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, and parsley if using.
Season with salt and black pepper. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the yogurt-based dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, wrap, or over a bed of fresh greens, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 1994 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 156.0 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1775 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
